Athletic Trainer

Job Summary The goal of the High School Athletic Trainer is to provide comprehensive services to local high school student athletes, including injury prevention, sideline game coverage, injury management, and post‑injury rehabilitation. The trainer works under the supervision of the high school medical director and collaborates with the Burke Sports Medicine team. Essential Functions Assist with pre‑participation physical exams and athlete clearance in collaboration with team physicians and school nurse. Develop and implement injury prevention programs. Evaluate and diagnose athletic injuries in collaboration with team physicians. Create emergency action plans for each athletic field/site, collaborate with team physicians and local EMS as appropriate. Ensure availability of necessary emergency medical equipment. Provide first aid and emergency care at practices, games, and school athletic events. Attend and provide services and support at practices, games, and school athletic events as appropriate. Maintain BLS certification. Design, implement, and oversee rehabilitation programs for injured athletes in collaboration with the medical and therapy team. Monitor student‑athlete recovery and determine readiness for return to learn and return to play as appropriate. Coordinate care and HIPAA‑compliant exchange of information between healthcare providers as appropriate. Serve as a liaison between physicians, coaches, athletes, parents, and school staff regarding student‑athlete health status, ensuring compliance with HIPAA as appropriate. Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential records of all student‑athlete injuries, treatments, and progress reports. Maintain appropriate consent forms for physician and athletic trainer treatment of student athletes. Maintain inventory of athletic training supplies and equipment, request replacements as needed. Ensure compliance with local, state, and national regulations. Develop and update standard operating procedures for student‑athlete sports medicine services. Educate student‑athletes on topics such as nutrition, hydration, injury prevention, and sportsmanship. Educate coaching staff and school administrators on injury and concussion awareness and emergency procedures. Promote a culture of safety, health, and wellness throughout the school athletics program. Support student health education initiatives where appropriate and as mutually agreed. Qualifications Graduate of an education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training ( required ). Board certified as an Athletic Trainer. Self‑motivated & directed with regard to increasing level of understanding and knowledge. Effective oral and written professional communication skills. Ability to demonstrate ethical and professional behaviors at all times. Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy. Physical and manual dexterity required as well as visual and auditory acuity; frequent walking, standing, and lifting. Will involve travel to schools within the local area. Must be flexible to accommodate high school athletic team schedule including nights and weekends. EEO Statement The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, disability history, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Benefits Medical Coverage Dental Coverage Generous Paid Time Off 403(b) Retirement Plan with matching contributions Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts Short-term Disability and New York Paid Family Leave Insurance Long-term Disability Insurance Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Insurances at group rates (Vision, etc.) Pet Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Fitness Center Free parking (most locations) #J-18808-Ljbffr